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Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Host
Alternate Names : Pneumonia in Immunodeficient Patient
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Treatment
The goal of treatment is to eliminate the infection with antimicrobial therapy (antibiotics or antifungal agents, usually). The specific agent used will depend on the sensitivity of the organism causing the problem as determined by a culture or special stains.
Respiratory treatments to remove secretions and oxygen therapy are often indicated.
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• Cancer
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Tests & Exams
• Bronchoscopy
• CBC
• Chest X-Ray
• Sputum Gram Stain
Other Topics
• Appetite - Decreased
• Auscultation
• Breath Sounds
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Headache
• Immune Response
• Joint Pain
• Malaise
• Muscle Aches
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Respiratory
• Sweating - Excessive
• Swollen Glands
Review Date : 2/27/2002
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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